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Signature grapes
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Bottles to find
San Rafael is a sub-region of Mendoza, Argentina.
The signature grape is Malbec, backed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Bonarda.
Vines root into alluvial and sand.
The climate is arid/desert, running semi-arid.
The vineyards themselves read as coastal and riverside.
Red wine, dry white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and fruit-forward.
Pour them alongside grilled meats, pasta in rich sauces, aged cheeses and spicy dishes.
Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Rich and fruit-forward.
Grapes planted here.
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Malbec
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Chardonnay
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Bonarda
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Syrah
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Pinot Noir
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Semillon
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Torrontés
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Cabernet Franc
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Bequignol
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Merlot
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Bottles to look for.
- Alfredo Roca 'Alma Inquieta' Cabernet Franc, San Rafael, Argentina
- Alfredo Roca 'Fincas' Finca La Perseverancia - Finca Santa Herminia Malbec, San Rafael, Argentina
- Alfredo Roca 'Fincas' Finca La Perseverancia - Finca Santa Herminia Pinot Noir, San Rafael, Argentina
- Alfredo Roca 'Fincas' Finca La Perseverancia Chardonnay, San Rafael, Argentina
- Alfredo Roca 'Fincas' Finca La Perseverancia Syrah, San Rafael, Argentina
- Alfredo Roca Reserva de Familia Malbec, San Rafael, Argentina
- Algodon Wine Estates Bonarda, San Rafael, Argentina
- Algodon Wine Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, San Rafael, Argentina
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Pasta in rich sauces
- Aged cheeses
- Spicy dishes
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
San Rafael: common questions
01.What grapes is San Rafael known for?+
Malbec is the signature grape of San Rafael. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Bonarda are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does San Rafael make?+
San Rafael produces red wine, dry white wine and sparkling wine.
03.Where is San Rafael?+
San Rafael is a sub-region in Argentina.
04.What food goes with San Rafael wine?+
Try grilled meats, pasta in rich sauces, aged cheeses and spicy dishes.
05.How long does San Rafael wine age?+
Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.
More from here: every wine region in Argentina, or the wider Mendoza guide.